Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1043

"It's so bizarre."

Rebecca White's eyes, wide and filled with innocence, suddenly brimmed with tears that silently rolled down her cheeks. "How could James possibly be my child? I've never had a child... Never."

"Ugh..."

Suddenly, Rebecca clutched her head in agony.

"My head is killing me!"

She winced, shaking her head in pain as her complexion turned even paler. "Why does it hurt so much?"

Her phone buzzed in her pocket.

It was Francis.

Clutching the phone tightly, Rebecca hesitated for a moment before swiping to answer, "Hello?"

"Rebecca."

Francis's voice was as calm and soothing as ever, "I got held up today. Are you back at the dorm? I'm downstairs. Mind if I come up to see you?" "...Sure," Rebecca managed a faint smile and agreed.

"I'll be right up."

"Okay, I'll wait."

After hanging up, Rebecca opened the door and entered the dorm. Soon after, Francis arrived.

"I'm here."

for him, "Come in,

"Thanks."

and thought of getting you some as well." He glanced at her and chuckled softly, "You're

"Thanks."

at the bag of snacks but directly at

don't have to

flickered

What's with

table, taking Rebecca's hand in his, "Rebecca, are you

between them

Caroline? Are you

why she might be

wasn't lying. I've arranged for her to see a doctor in Quinland. Just give me some time, I'll have her sent

"It's not that."

looked down, withdrawing her hand. "Mr. Johnson, I

feeling a void as her hand

"Mr. Johnson..."

smile, "You've mistaken me for James's mother... that's why you've been

smile grew

not his

your affection. You should

looked at her, initially stunned, then

his throat before speaking, "Did someone say

Rebecca blinked, then nodded, "Yes, it was Caroline. She came to

scoffed softly. "Of course, it was

Johnson Mansion, he had instructed the staff to

determined as she was,